Thelma B. Nelson, 88, passed peacefully, January 2nd 2016 in Seattle, Washington. She was born, Thelma Geraldine Bakke on January 3rd 1927 in Saxon, Washington to Sven and Ellen Bakke. She was one of nine children. On August 5th 1950 Thelma married Jack Nelson. They made their home together in North Seattle. Thelma and Jack had a daughter, Cyndi on September 18th 1953. Thelma devoted her life to her daughter and family.
Thelma was preceded in death by her daughter Cynthia and husband Jack. She is survived by Son in Law Chuck Allen, Granddaughter Shannon Lara (Anthony), Grandson Patrick Allen and Great Grandchildren Jaxen and Rayne Lara.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. January 15th 2016 at Luther Memorial Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave. N Seattle, Washington.
The family requests that donations in Thelma's name be made to Autism Speaks 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2250, Los Angeles CA 90036 or to Luther Memorial Church.
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